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Fla. Supreme Court: Immigrant can’t get law license

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Immigrants in the country illegally can’t be given a license to practice law, a question that was raised when a man who moved here from Mexico when he was 9 years old sought a license in Florida, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The court said federal law prohibits people who are unlawfully in the country from obtaining professional licenses. The justices said state law can override the federal ban, but Florida has taken no action to do so. “Simply…

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Capitol security rules will stop overnight sit-ins

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New Florida Capitol security rules will prevent overnight protests like the month-long sit-in following George Zimmerman’s acquittal on murder charges. The rules now prohibit anyone from staying overnight in public areas of the Capitol for any reason. They also prevent unauthorized people from being in the Capitol outside of normal business hours. When there are legislative sessions or meetings after business hours, the Capitol will be closed to visitors a half hour after the event ends. Nobody will be allowed…

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